The fastest path into this advanced class is from the Dedicated hero basic class, though other paths are possible.
To qualify to become a Tracer, a character must fulfill the following criteria.
Base Attack Bonus: +2.
Skills: Investigate 6 ranks, Knowledge (Behavioral Sciences or Streetwise) 6 ranks, Survival 6 ranks.
Feat: Track.
The following information pertains to the Tracer advanced class.
Hit Die:
The Tracer gains 1d8 hit points per level. The character’s Constitution modifier applies.
Action Points
The Tracer gains a number of action points equal to 6 + one-half his character level, rounded down, every time he attains a new level in this class.
Skill Groups
The Tracer’s class skill groups are as follows.
Athletics, Bypass, Detective, Perception, Searcher, Stealth, Transportation
Skill Points at Each Level: 5 + Int modifier.
| Class Level | Base Attack Bonus | Fort Save | Ref Save | Will Save | Special | Defense Bonus | Reputation Bonus |
| 1st | +1 | +0 | +2 | +0 | Target group, Urban Tracking | +1 | +0 |
| 2nd | +2 | +0 | +3 | +0 | Swift strike +1 | +2 | +1 |
| 3rd | +3 | +1 | +3 | +1 | Bonus feat | +2 | +1 |
| 4th | +4 | +1 | +4 | +1 | Uncanny stealth (full speed) | +2 | +1 |
| 5th | +5 | +1 | +4 | +1 | Swift strike +2 | +3 | +2 |
| 6th | +6 | +2 | +5 | +2 | Bonus feat | +3 | +2 |
| 7th | +7 | +2 | +5 | +2 | Uncanny stealth (charge/run) | + 4 | +2 |
| 8th | +8 | +2 | +6 | +2 | Swift strike +3 | +4 | +3 |
| 9th | +9 | +3 | +6 | +3 | Bonus feat | +4 | +3 |
| 10th | +10 | +3 | +7 | +3 | Swift tracking | +5 | +3 |
The following class features pertain to the Tracer advanced class.
Target Group: A Tracer selects one organization - CIA, Mindwreckers, Draco Industries, ICC, etc. - with which he has had prior contact. The benefits of this ability apply to all characters that have an allegiance to this organization. An expert tracker, the Tracer gains a +2 bonus on Bluff, Intimidate, Listen, Sense Motive, Spot, and Survival checks when using these skills against members of the target species. Likewise, he gets a +2 bonus on weapon damage rolls against such creatures.
As a free action, a Tracer may spend an action point to change his target group.
Urban Tracking: At 1st level, a Tracer gains the bonus feat Urban Tracking.
Swift Strike: The Tracer becomes skilled at taking down unwary targets quickly. He deals +1 damage on successful melee and ranged attacks made against a flat-footed opponent. This extra damage can be lethal or nonlethal, as determined by the choice of weapon an the manner in which it's used.
The extra damage increases to +2 at 5th level and +3 at 8th level.
Bonus Feats: At 3rd, 6th, and 9th level, the Tracer gets a bonus feat. The bonus feat must be selected from the following list, and the Tracer must meet all the prerequisites of the feat to select it.
Advanced Combat Martial Arts, Advanced Firearms Proficiency, Aircraft Operation (spacecraft), Alertness, Armor Proficiency (light), Armor Proficiency (medium), Armor Proficiency (powered), Athletic, Combat Throw, Dead Aim, Double Tap, Elusive Target, Far Shot, Improved Combat Martial Arts, Improved Combat Throw, Improved Initiative, Low Profile, Nerve Pinch, Precise Shot, Shot on the Run, Skip Shot, Spacer, Stealthy, Trustworthy, Unbalance Opponent.
Uncanny Stealth: Tracers learn to move quickly yet quietly.
At 4th level, a Tracer no longer suffers the –5 penalty on Hide and Move Silently checks while moving at full speed.
At 7th level, a Tracer suffers only a –10 penalty on Hide and Move Silently checks while running or charging (instead of the normal –20 penalty).
Swift Tracking: At 10th level, the Tracer can move a full speed without penalty when using the Survival skill to track. He can move at twice normal speed while tracking, but takes a –10 penalty on the check when doing so.